Terms & Conditions
1. Payment
1.1 You shall be liable for a non-refundable, once-off enrolment fee.
1.2 We shall confirm the enrolment fee payable for the Dancer in writing prior to enrolment.
1.3 The enrolment fee is payable by all students in advance and must be paid in full before the Dancer will be allowed to participate in the classes.
1.4 Registration fees are as follows:
- REGISTRATION FEE (New applicants) = R300 (Includes a Studio T-Shirt).
- REGISTRATION FEE (Re-applicants) = R150
1.5 Class fees are payable for 4 terms / 12 months. Fees will depend on the Level the Dancer is on.
1.7 Fees for each term are payable in advance via EFT unless otherwise agreed with the us.
1.8 You are required to provide us with proof of payment via email or SMS.
1.9 In the event that we agree to receive your payment by cash, we shall provide the Dancer with a receipt.
2. Obligations
2.1 AIM Dance Studio will provide the Dancer with exposure to the following dance training and dance forms: Hip-Hop, Modern, Tap and/or Musical Theatre.
2.2 AIM Dance Studio will teach the Dancer to protect, strengthen and stretch his/her body.
2.3 AIM Dance Studio will strive to make the Dancer aware of his/her own body, its limitations, and its strengths.
2.4 AIM Dance Studio will provide the dancer with a wide platform for expression and development and encourage the Dancer to enjoy dance, and at the same time
strengthen his/her body and in doing so, prevent injuries.
3. Services
3.1 AIM Dance Studio is not responsible for any orders taken outside the service that we offer. ie: photographs/DVD's ordered at performances. This is at your own risk.
3.2 Incorrect names on certificates will not be changed after the deadline date.
3.3 Dancers missing more than 5 lessons may not be able to participate in the Dance Examinations.
4. Costs
4.1 In the event you breach any obligation under this agreement and we deem it necessary to engage the services of a registered debt collector to recover any payments which may be due or payable, you shall be liable for:
- Tracing agent fees (if required);
- Fees, disbursements and expenses to which the debt collector is entitled in terms of the Debt Collectors Act;
- Collection Commission in the amount of 10% on each instalment paid to the debt collector or paid directly to us following hand-over of the matter to the debt collector, provided that the collection commission charged shall not exceed the statutorily prescribed maximum amount.
4.2 In the event you breach any obligation under this agreement and we deem it necessary to engage the services of an attorney to enforce our rights (including the right to receive payment), you shall be liable for:
- Tracing agent fees (if required);
- The attorney’s costs on an attorney and own client scale;
- Collection Commission in the amount of 10% on each instalment paid to the attorney or paid directly to us following hand-over of the matter to the attorney, provided that the collection commission charged shall not exceed the statutorily prescribed maximum amount.
4.3 Our attorney or debt collector (as the case may be) shall on receiving a payment from you, have the right to allocate such payment firstly towards disbursements incurred by the attorney or debt collector, secondly towards fees to which the attorney or debt collector is legally entitled, thirdly towards interest due to us and finally towards the capital amount due to us.
5. Jurisdiction
5.1 You consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court in respect of any action or proceedings which may be brought against us or you; provided that either party shall be entitled to bring any proceedings in the High Court where such proceedings would, but for this consent, fall outside the jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court.
6. Breach
6.1 In the event that you fail to make payment before the 7th day of each month, or at the start of the term (depending on your payment option) and we enforce this agreement, you will be charged interest at a rate of 10% per year on all fees which are paid after the 7th day of each month, or after the start of the term.
6.2 You understand that you are fully responsible for your account. You understand that you are given 30 days in which to settle your account.
6.3 Please note that if payment is not made within 90 days, the account will be handed over to our attorneys for collections.
6.4 You will be held liable to pay any collection and/or attorney fees on the Attorney Own Client scale.
7. Injury
7.1 You understand that the Dancer may be required to physically exert himself/herself.
7.2 You understand that due to the nature thereof, injuries may occur and may vary from being minor to being fatal.
7.3 You are aware that the following specific injuries are not uncommon to persons who participate in dancing professionally or recreationally: A stoppage of breathing; spine and neck injuries (either of which could result in paralysis); heart failure; broken bones; heat stroke; heat cramp; heat exhaustion; a stroke; bleeding; convulsion; unconsciousness; abrasions; fainting; sudden illness; cramps.
7.4 You understand that this list of injuries is not comprehensive, but you confirm that you now understand the type of injuries that could occur.
7.5 You hereby indemnify and hold us harmless against any claims resulting from death, injury or losses which the Dancer may incur in terms of the services rendered in this agreement, except in the event of gross negligence on our part as in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act.
8. Termination
8.1 We shall, for any reason whatsoever, be entitled to terminate this agreement on 7 (seven) days written notice of our intention to terminate the agreement, delivered by email to the email address indicated on the enrolment. You will be pro rata reimbursed for the remainder period of the term.
8.2 If you wish to terminate this agreement, you shall be required to give 30 days (i.e. one month) notice of your intention to do so.
8.3 You will be liable for a 20% penalty fee of the total amount for such term due to your failure to give sufficient notice in terms of paragraph 8.2.
9. Examinations and Terms
9.1 Examinations shall be carried out in November and Dancers will receive a report card, certificate and medal.
9.2 An additional fee will be payable for examinations. An Annual increase is applied to the examination fee.
9.3 Terms for students are as follows: Term 1 – January, February, March; Term 2 – April, May, June; Term 3 – July, August, September; Term 4 – October, November, December. Students will have 9-11 lessons per term.
10. Attendance
10.1 Fees shall not be reimbursed or reduced as a result of classes not taking place on public holidays or school holidays.
10.2 Fees shall not be reimbursed should a learner be absent for any reason whatsoever.
10.3 In the event that an instructor is unable to attend a class for any reason whatsoever, prior notice within a reasonable time will be sent out to reschedule the class for a Saturday morning or any alternative day which is convenient to us.
11. General
11.1 You furthermore agree that the physical address shall serve as your domicilium citandi et executandi for the service of correspondence, notices and all legal process.
11.2 This agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into South Africa and the construction, validity and performance of this agreement shall be governed in all respects by the law of South Africa.
11.3 No modification, alteration or amendment of any provisions (including this clause) contained herein shall be valid or binding unless in writing executed by you and us.